In 2018, NCA, Riverkeeper and Perkins+Will launched the Newtown Creek Vision plan, a 150 page report chronicling priority issues and 85 proposed projects to address Remediation, Restoration, Recreation and Resilience. The report builds upon decades of planning and visioning efforts by numerous community members and organizations; framing ideas in the wake of upcoming Superfund remediation and Clean Water improvements. Read the full plan here.
Explore these interactive educational resources on ArcGIS StoryMaps to learn more about the Creek's ecosystem and NCA’s efforts in environmental remediation, restoration, and revitalization. We have units available on the history and geography of the Creek, regional flora and fauna, Newtown Creek's soil and water health, and the impact of climate change on NYC's coastal communities. Click "read more" to view them all.
We are proud to announce that on April 18th, NCA Historian Mitch Waxman will be leading a 100% free tour. The tour will start in Long Island City and end in Greenpoint, and visit a number of public access points along the Newtown Creek. Learn about the rich history and ongoing activity along this infamous waterway. […]
Newtown Creek Alliance will presenting our Weather in the Watershed programming at the Greenpoint Public Library (107 Norman Avenue, BK NY 11222) on Saturday March 14th as part of a larger tree giveaway event. The schedule is below, see you there! 11:30am to 12:30 Pick-up time for free trees from the MillionTreesNYC Tree Giveaway. To be […]
Please join the Superfund Community Advisory Group next Wednesday for our quarterly meeting. In addition to CAG updates we will focus on the CAG’s vision for Newtown Creek – so we need your valued opinion in the mix! Please join us: Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 – 8:30 PM LaGuardia Community College, Room E-500 (5th Floor)
Since 2012, Newtown Creek Alliance and Riverkeeper have sought to challenge the aeration project in Newtown Creek – an automated air blower system intended to increase dissolved oxygen levels. To date, we have raised a number of concerns about the project – including potential health impacts, the lack of sustained impact and poor investment of […]
Dear Newtown Creek Alliance Friends, As 2014 comes to a close, we take this opportunity and reflect on what the year has meant for the vibrancy of Newtown Creek and to invite you to make a contribution and support our work going forward. It has been a year of success for the creek, due to […]
